Tenant moved out early

[Eric Calabrese]

so My tenants lease ends oct 31st, she moved out on the 6th after paying the last month rent but turned all the utilities off also, I went in to make nessasary repairs on the 19th and also turned the utilities back on to work. She called me today asking why I made repairs on the home before her lease is up. I was under the assumption she abandoned the property am I in the wrong here?

[Andrew B.]

Most states support that turning off utilities is considered relinquishing possession of the property. Did she also hand over keys? If so, it would seem a slam dunk. Even without, I lean toward my original comment. Of course, you would need to confirm with your local laws.

Is she threatening you in anyway?